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Definition of make way for in English English dictionary

make for
To set out to go (someplace); to move towards

e disappeared into his house much as a startled weasel makes for its hole.

make for
To confirm, favour, strengthen (an opinion, theory, etc.)

That they are “conditions of thought” does not make for Kant’s theory of the categories one iota more than it makes for the theory of Aristotle or for the theory of Locke.

make for
To tend to produce or result in

It was such a day as one dreams about, with that pleasant warmth in the air that makes for indolent content.

make way
to progress through the water Bowditch
make way
To make progress

He was starting to make his way in the world.

make way
an instruction to get out of the way of someone else, usually because they are carrying something and need a clear pathway. Compare with gangway
make way
To clear a passage
make for
go in the direction of; attack; bring forward, assist
make for
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
make for
If something makes for another thing, it causes or helps to cause that thing to happen or exist. A happy parent makes for a happy child
make for
If you make for a place, you move towards it. He rose from his seat and made for the door
make way
get out of the way; "make way for the President's motorcade
make way
clear a path; move forward, advance
make way
get out of the way; "make way for the President's motorcade"
make way for

    Turkish pronunciation

    meyk wey fôr

    Pronunciation

    /ˈmāk ˈwā ˈfôr/ /ˈmeɪk ˈweɪ ˈfɔːr/

    Etymology

    [ 'mAk ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English macian; akin to Old High German mahhOn to prepare, make, Greek magEnai to be kneaded, Old Church Slavonic mazati to anoint, smear.
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